Sunday, November 21, 2010

About GIS Day

GIS Day is playing a powerful role in creating geographic awareness throughout the world.

GIS Day provides an internattional forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demostrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society.

History

The National Geographic Society has sponsored Geography Awareness Week since 1987 to promote geographic literacy in schools, communities, and organizations, with a focus on the education of children. GIS Day is held on the Wednesday during Geography Awareness week.

GIS Day 2011 will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

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